Runty Meaning in English
word
ˈrʌnti
RUN-tee
ɹˈʌnti
RUN-tee
Definition
Describes someone or something that is smaller and weaker than usual, often used for animals or people.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, even slightly negative; often about young animals (especially the smallest, weakest in a litter) but can be used for people. Implies both small size and lack of strength. Avoid using it to describe people unless you're being playful or joking.
Spanish: raquítico - pequeño y débilPortuguese (BR): raquítico - pequeno e fracoPortuguese (PT): raquítico - pequeno e frágilChinese (Simplified): 瘦小的 - 弱小的Chinese (Traditional): 瘦小的 - 弱小的Hindi: दुबला-पतला - दुर्बलArabic: قليل الحجم - ضعيف البنيةBengali: ক্ষুদে - দুর্বল (সাধারণত নিন্দার্থক)Russian: жилистый - хилый - слабенькийJapanese: 小柄な - ひ弱なVietnamese: nhỏ thó - yếu ớtKorean: 왜소한 - 허약한Turkish: cılız - zayıf - ufak tefekUrdu: کمزور - پستہ قدIndonesian: kecil dan lemah - ceking
Example Sentences
The runty puppy could not keep up with its brothers.
basic
She felt sorry for the runty kitten left alone.
basic
That tree looks a bit runty compared to the others.
basic
He’s kind of runty for his age, but he’s really fast.
natural
Don’t call your brother runty—that’s not nice!
natural
That was the runty one, but it turned out the smartest!
natural